If anyone is wondering why the study results are being framed as "disappointing" to major media outlets, take a look at the disclosed financial conflicts of int

If anyone is wondering why the study results are being framed as "disappointing" to major media outlets, take a look at the disclosed financial conflicts of interest document. Lots of mysterious "consultant" fees paid out by major pharmaceutical companies who have an obvious incentive to bash any natural alternative to their drugs. Also, the "placebo" used here was mineral oil, which has many known health benefits. Why not use some type of sugar pill? Talk about tipping the scale in favor of big pharma's desired results from the beginning. Past similar studies on fish oil (funded by big pharma) have even used an olive oil "placebo", which skews p-values even further. Imagine a weight loss study that told the placebo group to start running a mile everyday and eating healthier food....